Glencore snaps up stake in battery manufacturing start-up Britishvolt

Michael Holder
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Impression of Britishvolt's proposed gigafactory in Northumberland | Credit: BritishVolt
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Impression of Britishvolt's proposed gigafactory in Northumberland | Credit: BritishVolt

Mining giant also announces cobalt supply deal for UK start-up's gigafactory under development in Northumberland

Mining giant Glencore has snapped up a stake in start-up Britishvolt, with the two firms today announcing a long-term partnership for the supply of "responsibly-sourced" cobalt to support manufacture of...

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